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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 966.72 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 966.72 and 188.38 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 966.72 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/966.72 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 966.72 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 182,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,106.35/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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